[Biostudent] Greenhouse Assistant Work Study Position

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Job Number: 23-24BIO03 - Last Updated: April 3rd, 2024

Greenhouse Assistant
  Category: Science & Health
  Location: Life Science Greenhouse
  Organization: Biology
  Program: Federal
  Pay Rate: $19.97 - $20
  Contact Supervisor: Katie Sadler
  Employment Period: Academic year, Summer
  Hours Per Week: Up to 19 Hours
  Website: www.biology.washington.edu/facilities/greenhouse<http://www.biology.washington.edu/facilities/greenhouse>
  Phone Number: 206-543-0436<tel:206-543-0436>
  Email Address: sadlergh at uw.edu<mailto:sadlergh at uw.edu>
Nature of Organization

The Biology Greenhouse is a 20,000 Ft2 teaching and research facility which houses a large and diverse plant collection, supports research, teaching and outreach activities for department, campus and local communities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Under the supervision of Biology greenhouse staff, the greenhouse assistant is responsible for awaiting with plant care including watering, weeding, plant propagation, as well as general facility maintenance. Greenhouse staff provide year-round care for the plants. Hours are flexible between 8 am-5 pm., with availability year round on weekends, some holidays & academic breaks.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a UW student with a Federal Work Study award verified through the Office of Student Financial aid. -Enthusiastic plant-loving individual with some course work in Plant Sciences, Botany, Ecology or Horticulture. - Hands-on experience in greenhouse preferred, but not necessary. Plant identification knowledge is desirable. -Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job, including lifting 40 lbs. and standing for long periods of time. -Must be available to work 1 weekend day per week, along with some weekday hours.

Educational Benefits

This position will provide hands-on experience in greenhouse plant care, plant production, Plant ID, plant history and ecological importance of plant pollinator relationships.

How to Apply

Please send a short cover letter, your resume and Federal Work Study funding award verification documentation to Katie Sadler at sadlergh at uw.edu<mailto:sadlergh at uw.edu>. Please include the following: days you are available, number of hours, and contact information of two professional references. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. 2 Positions to be filled ASAP.


Katie Sadler, Greenhouse Manager
University of Washington
Department of Biology
3747 W Stevens Way NE
Seattle, WA 98195-1800
206-543-0436 VM
sadlergh at uw.edu<mailto:sadlergh at uw.edu>
Biology.washington.edu/facilities/greenhouse




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